Man United vs Aston Villa Preview

Manchester United welcome Nemanja Vidic back into defence, while fellow central defender James Collins returns for Aston Villa.
Collins has missed a month with a combination of thigh and groin problems, but the recent form of Carlos Cueller may mean manager Martin O’Neill will only give him a place on the bench.
O’Neill could revert to a [...] http://bit.ly/7537oz

Spurs vs Wolves Match Preview

Tottenham are still missing first choice defenders Ledley King and Jonathan Woodgate ahead of this visit by Mick McCarthy’s Wolves side.
King suffered a knock in a reserve match in midweek, while Woodgate has yet to fully overcome a groin injury. Michael Dawson and Sebastien Bassong will continue in their place.
Midfielder Wilson Palacios suffered from bruised [...] http://bit.ly/5u8fU5

Sunderland vs Portsmouth Preview

David James returns from a calf injury for Portsmouth, while Sunderland have a number of defensive injuries to contend with.
Most serious for Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is that left back George McCartney is rated doubtful with a hamstring strain.
With fellow full backs Kieran Richardson and Phil Bardsley both suspended and injuries to Anton Ferdinand and [...] http://bit.ly/5mz7Br

Hull City vs Blackburn Preview

Defenders Andy Dawson and Anthony Gardner are doubtful for Phil Brown’s Hull City while Blackburn are unlikely  risk midfielder David Dunn.
Dunn sustained a calf injury two weeks ago and while his fitness is improving, Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is unlikely to risk a recurrence of the problem. Steven Nzozi is set to deputise in midfield.
Elsewhere, [...] http://bit.ly/8PBjGK

Chelsea v Everton Match Preview

Carlo Ancelotti’s Chelsea will be missing midfielder Michael Essien, who has a hamstring tear, while Everton are without the suspended Tim Cahill.
Everton boss David Moyes still has a number of key players out for the long term so the absence of Cahill will force a tactical reshuffle.
Most likely is that Louis Saha will be partnered [...] http://bit.ly/6QuQfo

Burnley vs Fulham Preview

Fulham will be missing winger Simon Davies after the player suffered an injury setback, while Burnley have captain Steven Caldwell in contention again after suspension.
Caldwell is set to be recalled to the Burnley starting line up by boss Owen Coyle, with Kevin McDonald being the man most likely to drop to the bench.
Caldwell aside, Coyle [...] http://bit.ly/4KPhJT

Bolton vs Manchester City Match Preview

Michael Johnson will be out for the season for Manchester City, while Gary Megson’s Bolton Wanderers welcome back Kevin Davies.
Skipper Davies was suspended for Bolton’s 2-1 defeat to Wolves, but will return in place of Ivan Klasnic, who will drop to the bench.
Davies will be partnered in attack by Johan Elmander, despite the Swede picking [...] http://bit.ly/6ovly8

Birmingham City v West Ham Utd Preview

Birmingham City have no new injury concerns ahead of a visit by a West Ham United side who may be without defender Matthew Upson.
Upson has yet to fully recover from the hamstring injury that kept him out of West Ham’s last two matches and youngster James Tomkins is once again set to deputise for the [...] http://bit.ly/8LWzXt

Stoke City vs Wigan Preview

Striker James Beattie may miss out for Stoke City, while Wigan Athletic have doubts over the fitness of goalkeeper Chris Kirkland.
Kirkland suffered a recurrence of his back problem and is set to be replaced by the veteran Mike Pollitt between the sticks.
With midfielder Hendry Thomas suspended, Jordi Gomez will start for Roberto Martinez’ Wigan side.
Also [...] http://bit.ly/5RraiX

Everton vs Tottenham Preview

Everton boss David Moyes has a growing injury crisis ahead of this visit by Harry Redknapp’s Tottenham Hotspur side.
Centre-back Sylvain Distin and midfielder Dan Gosling both picked up hamstring injuries in midweek and both are rated very doubtful for this match.
Also unlikely to feature is fellow centre half Joseph Yobo, who also has a hamstring [...] http://bit.ly/7xnpWJ

Fulham v Sunderland Preview

Fulham will give winger Simon Davies a late fitness test, while Sunderland are missing centre back John Mensah.
Mensah has a recurrence of the calf problem that sidelined him earlier in the campaign and will be replaced by Paulo Da Silva in defence.
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce will be hopeful that striker Kenwyne Jones is fit. The [...] http://bit.ly/6ozYkF